H.R. 1883

Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1883

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 5, 2025

Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act.

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Clarification of contents of registration

Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and

(2)

in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following:

the offense; and

(8)

notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant.

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